The idea that parents should have the right to remove their children from low-performing schools and enroll them in high-performing schools is the brainchild of Milton Friedman, a Nobel Laureate in economics. Friedman's idea is quite simple. If there was real competition for students by schools, qua...

Content writing for online marketing is writing with a twist. The difference is one of format rather than style. What do I mean by that? Let's take a close look. There are four things that separate writing content from all other forms...

Among educators a large majority argue for a standard set of effective study tips used by successful students. But, it seems that Dunlosky, Rawson, Marsh, Nathan & Willingham (2013) do not agree. In their study, "Improvi...

Dynamic Learning begins with the power of positive thinking. It is a simple idea that is not easy to carry out. To have a positive mental attitude (PMA) one must do a great deal of soul searching. One must clear the air ...

Note taking is a skill for studying smart that almost guarantees better grades. So many teachers insist that taking notes can only be accomplished in one way. Whether that way be making lists, drawing mind maps, outlining, d...

One of the more important insights about learning in the past 50-years is the understanding that learning styles make a real difference in how we learn. If you are a logical/mathematical learner then forcing yourself into a visual corner d...

Owning a full set of study skills runs from mundane approaches to studying to complex psychological issues like life balance and classroom expectations. I will discuss these two rich issues in this brief article.

Life Balan...

"You can do better, just try harder!" said my mother. How can I try harder, when I tried as hard as I am able? "You can do better if you study hard. Perhaps you have heard both of these myths. The parent or teacher telling the s...

Two of the most effective study tips one should adopt are 1) being prepared to study, and 2) writing notes on paper and not your computer. The former deals with a pre-study ritual, a check list if you will. The latter focuses on the art of taking notes. B...